Big Understandings of Foreign Language Study (academic and friendly wording)
Acquiring a second language enables people to empathize with different perspectives. Communication between people increases understanding and promotes peace.
Giving and receiving information in local situations allows greater access to communities. Using a foreign language is a gesture that conveys respect; it can help you build trust and gain acceptance in new/foreign communities.
Language allows people to communicate their needs, desires and thoughts. Life is better when you’ve got the words to express yourself.
Cultural practices and geography influence people's daily lives. Where you live and what your parents believe affect who you are and your views of the world.
People represent their cultural beliefs and practices through various types of oral and written literature. Through literature we learn culture.
Language structures vary according to context and purpose. We all choose our words carefully, to fit our audience and meet our goals.
Acquiring a second language requires constant review and application in authentic situations. The best way to learn language is by using it in real-world situations; that means taking risks and making mistakes.
(academic and friendly wording)
Acquiring a second language enables people to empathize with different perspectives.
Communication between people increases understanding and promotes peace.
Giving and receiving information in local situations allows greater access to communities.
Using a foreign language is a gesture that conveys respect;
it can help you build trust and gain acceptance in new/foreign communities.
Language allows people to communicate their needs, desires and thoughts.
Life is better when you’ve got the words to express yourself.
Cultural practices and geography influence people's daily lives.
Where you live and what your parents believe affect who you are and
your views of the world.
People represent their cultural beliefs and practices through various types of oral and written literature.
Through literature we learn culture.
Language structures vary according to context and purpose.
We all choose our words carefully, to fit our audience and meet our goals.
Acquiring a second language requires constant review and application in authentic situations.
The best way to learn language is by using it in real-world situations;
that means taking risks and making mistakes.